Asper School of Business News Archive
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Asper School of Business News
President’s Student Leadership Program — Manitoba’s next generation of leaders
February 10, 2021 —
The President Student Leadership Program (PSLP), the marquee initiative of the UM’s James W. Burns Leadership Institute is now welcoming applications for its third cohort
February 10, 2021 —
The President Student Leadership Program (PSLP), the marquee initiative of the UM’s James W. Burns Leadership Institute is now welcoming applications for its third cohort
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Asper School of Business News
Endowment supported by the Associates announced in honour of Dean Emeritus, Roland Grandpré
January 28, 2021 —
Grandpré played a leading role in establishing The Associates, one of the most effective business support groups in Canada.
January 28, 2021 —
Grandpré played a leading role in establishing The Associates, one of the most effective business support groups in Canada.
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Asper School of Business News
Looking Back on a Lifetime of Academia
January 27, 2021 —
Dr. Gady Jacoby, Dean of the Asper School of Business connects with longtime Asper Alumnus Dr. WIlliam Lazer [LLD/87, BComm/49]
January 27, 2021 —
Dr. Gady Jacoby, Dean of the Asper School of Business connects with longtime Asper Alumnus Dr. WIlliam Lazer [LLD/87, BComm/49]
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Asper School of Business News
Executive Education Launches Social Media Analytics & Research Program
January 27, 2021 —
The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre Launches a One-Day Social Media Analytics & Research Program
January 27, 2021 —
The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre Launches a One-Day Social Media Analytics & Research Program
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Marketing for the greater good
January 26, 2021 —
Marketing is everywhere you look, whether you realize it or not. Every day you are exposed to dozens of ads from TV, flyers, podcasts, billboards, to social media.
January 26, 2021 —
Marketing is everywhere you look, whether you realize it or not. Every day you are exposed to dozens of ads from TV, flyers, podcasts, billboards, to social media.
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Asper Hosts Successful 2021 JDC West Competition
January 21, 2021 —
From January 15 to 17, Asper School of Business students and alumni reinforced its place as one of the best business schools in Canada.
January 21, 2021 —
From January 15 to 17, Asper School of Business students and alumni reinforced its place as one of the best business schools in Canada.
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Hydrogen gas-fuelled airships could spur development in remote communities
January 21, 2021 —
'Hydrogen gas is increasingly heralded as the mobile energy source of the green economy'
January 21, 2021 —
'Hydrogen gas is increasingly heralded as the mobile energy source of the green economy'
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Asper School of Business News
Asper School of Business Welcomes Western Canada to JDC West
January 13, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba and the I.H. Asper School of Business will be hosting participants in the first-ever Virtual JDC West competition to explore this year's theme, the "Age of Innovation."
January 13, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba and the I.H. Asper School of Business will be hosting participants in the first-ever Virtual JDC West competition to explore this year's theme, the "Age of Innovation."
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Celebrating Asper Research Success
January 13, 2021 —
From grants, awards, publications, to innovating the way we teach. Faculty at the Asper School of Business did not let the pandemic hinder their research.
January 13, 2021 —
From grants, awards, publications, to innovating the way we teach. Faculty at the Asper School of Business did not let the pandemic hinder their research.
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Honouring the Memory of Dean Emeritus, Roland Grandpré
January 8, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business is mourning the loss of Dean Emeritus, Roland Gerard Grandpré, who passed away on January 2, 2021 at the age of 86.
January 8, 2021 —
The Asper School of Business is mourning the loss of Dean Emeritus, Roland Gerard Grandpré, who passed away on January 2, 2021 at the age of 86.